Location: Bromsgrove Worcester
Rate: £13.79 per hour
Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based)
Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.
‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’
At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.
We are recruiting Waking Support Workers to join our service in Bromsgrove, supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs, including behaviours that may challenge.
We are looking for resilient, compassionate, and proactive individuals who are passionate about making a genuine difference in people’s lives. Whether you are new to care or experienced, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career while truly making an impact.
This is not a traditional care role. We are seeking people who can build positive relationships, remain calm under pressure, and support individuals through some of the most challenging moments in their lives.
About the Service – King George Close
King George Close is a residential care home located in a quiet residential street. The service supports up to five young people with a range of mental health diagnoses, learning disabilities, and/or autistic spectrum conditions.
Our focus is on supporting individuals to develop independence and progress on their personal journey.
About the People We Support
The individuals living at the service may present with:
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Learning disabilities
Mental health needs
Emotional dysregulation
Self-harm behaviours
Suicidal ideation
Absconding behaviours
Complex trauma backgrounds
Behaviours that challenge servicesOur aim is to create a safe, therapeutic, and person-centred environment where individuals can develop emotional regulation, independence, and achieve positive outcomes.
Service User Interests
We actively support individuals to engage in meaningful activities, including:
Arts and crafts
Days out (theme parks, meals, social activities, Christmas markets)
Holidays and short breaks
Walks in the local community and parks
Cooking and baking to build life skillsThe Role
As a Team Leader, you will:
Deliver high-quality, person-centred support in line with individual plans
Build trusting and professional relationships
Support individuals during periods of emotional distress
Follow Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans
Assist with daily living skills and personal care (where required)
Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
Support with appointments, activities, and community access
Maintain accurate records and work effectively within a teamWho We’re Looking For?
We are seeking individuals who are:
Caring and patient
Calm and emotionally resilient
Compassionate and non-judgemental
Professional in challenging situations
Respectful, positive, and resilient
Confident in setting clear and consistent boundaries
Team players with a positive attitude
Strong communicators with basic IT and written skills
Flexible and reliableEssential Requirements
At least 2 years Experience in a Supported Living or Residential Care Environment
At least a year in a Senior or Team leader position within care
Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
Drivers desirable but not essential
Good written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to safeguarding and person-centred practice
Ability to remain calm under pressureDesirable Requirements
Experience supporting individuals with autism
Experience supporting mental health needs
Experience supporting individuals with self-harm or behaviours that challenge
Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
Enhanced DBS requir
Salary description
£13.79 - £13.79 per hour